5 Main Government Types in Asia

Monarchy

A leader is born into power
No elections
Has unlimited power
General public has little to no control
Unitary

Theocracy

The person in power is also a religious leader
Rules and laws based off of religion
No elections
Little individual freedom

Republic

The leader is a representative elected by citizens
The public has a say
Individual freedoms

Parliamentary Democracy
A leader (prime minister) is elected by the legislation
Citizens vote members into parliament
Parliament members can elect new leaders at any time
One main political party is in control

Presidential Democracy

The leader (president) is elected
Citizens vote for president
Citizens vote for representatives
Individual freedoms

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